STORIES OF HUMBLE FRIENDS 



THE STORY OF A CATERPILLAR 



A CATERPILLAR had crawlcd up on a twig. It 

 looked the twig all over, then fastened itself tightly 

 to it by its hind legs and began twisting itself and 

 moving its head up and down with a weaving motion. 

 Every time the caterpillar's head moved it left be- 

 hind it something that looked like a glistening 

 thread of silk. 



An ant that was crawling along the branch stopped 

 and stared with wonder. " What in the world are 

 you doing ? " it asked. 



The caterpillar paused to rest for a moment. It 

 was hard work bending and doubling itself in that 

 way. "I'm making a house," it said. 



" Making a house ! " cried the ant. 



A bee that had lighted close by began to buzz 

 with laughter. " Will you tell me, if you please, 

 what sort of a house that is ?" he cried. 



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